WHAT A KILLER! A beatiful lady with grace and style that purrs and runs like silk. Rocket-inspired flanks give appearance of flight capability but somehow we think the roofs aerodynamics may not be up for launch. 1961 Cadillac Convertible . For Sale. Please set an alert if you would like to be notified as soon as similar vehicles become available. There was an ambulance version, plus similarly-styled nine- and 12-seater tall glass-roof stationwagon coaches called the Caravelle Skyview. There were three main companies building funeral vehicles using the Cadillac chassis; Cadillac supplied the fronts and sides of the bodywork and the coachbuilding companies did the rest to their own taste or lack of it. Just where I want to live, an old funeral home. This is a one family owned excellent luxury hardtop with only 27,975 miles driven since purchased new 64 years ago; that is an average of a mere 437 miles per year. 8 CYL. I think the operative word here, is LONG garage. Superior Coach was the company which best captured the essence of the Caddys flamboyant styling and incorporated it into its designs. Buy now, die later. Since the first of these vehicles hit the road, many companies have rolled out their own models. It has a built 500 cubic inch Cadillac big block with a pavement shredding. Epic Jeep Unlimited 4x4 Lifted, Stereo, Winch, Upgrades Coral Springs, FL, USA. Good idea, Kenn. The Hearse is a fairly solid vehicle, and these are cars that people have put to a variety of uses once their funeral days have passed. On Ebay Now) 1959 Thunderbird. If you are someone that can afford a restored car your time is likely worth a lot of money. 33,000. (Owner Has 1960 Cadillac Fleetwood miller meteor ambulance hearse caddillac miller meteor ambulanc, correct conversion on ecto, 1960-59 barn find, this 1959 CHEVROLET Model: BISCAYNE Condition: PROJECT As a large liquidator for many consignors, our rating system is as follows. I am still glad my Mother didnt take the 10k, I really like being Vance and not Wayne. Mileage. This listing has been saved to your favorites! offer. You know, moving bodies Oh, me, me, me, wait,,okay, (ahem), why are there no luggage racks on hearses? 5 product ratings - Johnny Lightning 1959 Cadillac Hearse Die-Cast Metal Rubber Tires 1:64 Brown. Max speed is roughly 40 miles/hr, Needs some roof gadgets to finish off car. Buy It Now At least throw in a working AC unit to delay the inevitable. So, maybe it is fair. He was a big teddy bear of a man and I loved him dearly. There is no carpet, and the door trims are looking dirty. A 1959 chevy biscayne project car. I suppose other funeral homes have their own, and with the cost of funerals today, probably have no problem buying a new one, so where DO all the old hearses go? William, Most funeral homes are not interested, first because of their belief an older hearse is unreliable, and second, because they need to keep their late model hearse in regular use to pay for its initial cost when new. Not a dry eye in the entire place, but I remember it vividly. Perhaps, my father had just passed, and he made his living as a mortician, and my hearse is one of the few objects which I have inherited from my father that had any significant connection to him, so somebody attempting to take my hearse away would be insensitive to my loss. Google hearse clubs for a whole days reading and picture overload ! All four corners are easily seen from the drivers seat, so provided you find a long enough spot, it isnt difficult to park. 18 vehicles matched Now showing page 1 of 2. Karen says a lot of people do a double take when they see a woman behind the wheel. This 1960 Cadillac hearse is a faithful tribute car to the original Ecto-1 from Ghostbusters, which was a 1959 Cadillac Miller-Meteor ambulance. There are 18 new and used 1959 to 1960 Cadillacs listed for sale near you on ClassicCars.com with prices starting as low as $10,500. We put a 455 Olds in it. Sign up for our free daily email and youll never miss another find: Disclosure: This site may receive compensation when you click on some links and make purchases. 22/03/2023. The Top 10 best classic Chevrolets ever made. Get your monthly fix of news, reviews and stories on the greatest cars and minds in the automotive world. This would be the star of the show. . I dont know. I also prefer a three way table, versus just an end loader table, but there too, ya cant be too picky. I spent a lot of hours combing their yard. Charges 73,085 km; Convertible; Automatic; 8cyl 390L Petrol; (*Heyall you need to buy is the front section of a `59 Cadillac carpet set! As far as the respect towards mourners issue goes, unless their loved ones life was snuffed out by a hearse running them over, I dont see how it insensitive. 1959 CADI CONVERT. The cars first event was a hot rod cruise into the Fremantle caf strip. I was a member of 4 different hearse owner clubs, former president of one of them (Formalderydes Hearse club, based out of West Allis Wisconsin). buying and selling classic and collector vehicles. I have always thought that if I owned a used hearse, I would call it a custom built oversized station wagon or maybe a custom built oversized sedan delivery would be more appropriate. $3,900 1-9 Refine Search? I dont know. Selling my personal vehicle I have owned for 2 years. I thought for a second and said YES! He purchased two extra lots, next to his, so the entire box was buried. A Very Solid 1959 Ford Thunderbird. Black Plate California car. There is no doubting the regard that these vehicles are held in. I am wondering if this is the same company that built the 1959 caddy hearse in Harold and Maude. 1:25. original body panel , trunk mat, 1959 Cadillac Sedan Deville Sedan. . Govt. T/M. Remember, funerals are celebrations of the deceaseds life. A guy at the high school I attended always showed up in an interesting selection of vehicles. Skip to main content . Most Cadillac started building hearses in 1916 and remain a major player in the industry today. The woodwork and metal trim is in good order, and the rolling platform seems to function as it should. For Sale. Under 38k original miles. Without these hearse owners, our vintage car loving friends would not have that opportunity of a great final ride. 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood For $57,500. That is none of my business. Theres also Alaska and Atlanta. SOLD. 100 ; Dade City, FL ; 5 years ; ebay.com; 1959 Cadillac 62. No sound for siren hooked up yet. Save; Refine; Sort . The hearses interior is starting to show its age, but setting it right might not be a big job. All cars; Dealer cars; Used cars; . Will ship Worldwide, 1959 Cadillac S&S Limousine Style Combination Hearse Ambulance. ORIGINAL CONDITION. Located in Red Oak, Texas, you will find the Cadillac listed for sale here on eBay. Total Cadillac production for '59 model year was also a success. In the 70s when I was entering demo Derbys at the Minnesota area County Fairs a well to do farmer entered a 55 Cadillac. If you decided to buy this classic, what would you do with it? Wouldnt sell it. A CAR TO DIE FOR! I Remember another Funeral Home here had a 59 Cadillac Ambulance that had the fastest record From La Fayette to Ft. Oglethorpe back in the day when you had to go through the Chickamauga Battlefield on a two lane road. A lot of people tried to buy it before the Derby. 1959 Cadillac hearse ambulance combo Superior Royale possible rock history rare. Im surprised that theres no surfboards. If you dont like attention- this car is not for you. Im pretty sure Ive eaten enough in my lifetime to have paid for this Cadi! This is a great hearse, and I would definitely love to own this car. 1959 Cadillac Commercial Chassis Hearse ambulance combo $14,400 92799, Santa Ana, Orange County, CA 1959 81,565 Miles .the missing door trim appears to be in the back. Brand New. One repaint with the original color, Dustin Blue. However, about a year ago, I tried to look them up, and although Jaycees were still an organization, it appears that they no longer did the haunted houses, and from what I could gather, it was because some lady sued them. There was no retail price listed for these as they werent available to the public. Id use it for its intended use cadaver Less than 2000 total production hearse and ambulance commercial bodies like this made in 1950. 2016, 2017 and 2018. If you buy this youd better have a big garage. They always had great haunted houses, and being in a medium sized metro area with several small cities located outside of that area, there where always twelve or more haunted houses they ran each year. Single Unit. FOR SALE $202,000. Theres no doubt that a clone could be created using this vehicle, but some significant differences would mean that it wouldnt be a faithful reproduction. make twice the average yearly income Copyright 2023 Wheels Media, a division of Are Media Pty Limited. Find Used Cadillac 1959 For Sale In Florida (with Photos). On a lighter note I wouldnt be caught dead riding it this thing! A lot cooler than the eighties Cadillac (and Buick) hearses around Middle Tennessee that are still in use at most funeral homes. Well, consider the economics. The Professional Car Society is a group of people who collect, restore and preserve Hearses, Ambulances, Flower Cars and Limousines. This is a car that might well have an interesting . Hearse insert removable 6cyl 4.0L Petrol Extremely well taken care of, serviced regularly, new tyres, battery and ceiling liner. Do you charge more because they are there? in Carolina Blue, this is an amazing survivor. $5 night at the drive in, you could fit a dozen or so people into it.. Having a kegger, you have no idea how much beer, ice and other libations you can carry in it. Even the staff came out to look at it.". The vehicle also features power steering and power brakes. This is a good solid rust free project car. A total of 2,267 professional cars ( hearses, ambulances and flower cars) were produced in 1959 with 2,184 on the Cadillac chassis. Think theyre both in Heaven now? 1-25 of 162 cars. This 1959 Cadillac DeVille 6329 series in grea, This 1959 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible is a beautifully restored '59 Cadillac Convertible and come, This is a one family owned excellent luxury hardtop with only 27,975 miles driven since purchased ne. Combination Hearse/Ambulance Vehicle made by Eureka There is a lot to read but I've tried to be thorough. Karen is keen to use the car for promotional purposes and if anyone is interested, for funeral work. It does, Superior is the company, its the same company, lower model, the one featured here is the top line Crown Royale model. Any good operator would be looking to crunch some numbers here.and do some serious thought. Only had the right side suicide door, and regular level floor with the casket rollers that flipped over to hide them. I also owned a Cadillac Hearse, looked a little like this one, but 1958. 1957. For the best movie with hearses, watch Harold and Maude. I prefer the coach work of Superior, but this would do for me. The reality is that most of the trips that a hearse makes will be at a pretty low speed, with most of the accumulated miles being covered at or below 30mph. I got that one I mentioned when I was in my early 30s. Very nice Silver. 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